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www.smokefreevalley.org. www.smokefreevalley.org. Telephone and On Line Resources. Myth: Smoking is just a bad habit Fact: Tobacco use is an addiction. Most smokers use tobacco regularly because they are addicted to nicotine.

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  1. www.smokefreevalley.org www.smokefreevalley.org Telephone and On Line Resources Myth: Smoking is just a bad habit Fact: Tobacco use is an addiction. Most smokers use tobacco regularly because they are addicted to nicotine. Myth: Quitting is just a matter of willpower Fact: Because smoking is an addiction, quitting is often difficult. A number of treatments are available that can help. Myth: If you can’t quit the first time you try, you will never be able to quit Fact: Quitting can be difficult. Usually, people make two or more tries before quitting for good . Myth: The best way to quit is “cold turkey” Fact: The most effective way to quit smoking is by using a combination of counseling and pharmaceuticals such as: nicotine gum, patch, inhaler, nasal spray, or lozenge or non-nicotine medicines (Zyban or Chantix). Pennsylvania’sFREE QUITLINE 1-800 QUIT NOW www.DeterminedToQuit.com We can help you quit! Funding by: A grant from the PA Department of Health, Edward G. Rendell, Governor Lehigh ValleyTobacco Treatment Services www.makeityourlast.com

  2. www.smokefreevalley.org www.smokefreevalley.org • Programs funded by the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Valley through a grant from the PA Department of Health offer services to teens and adults. • Accept health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or reduced fees. • Offer free pharmaceuticals for program participants Other Lehigh Valley Resources En Español / English LATINOS FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 716 Chew Street Allentown 484-223-1618 Bethlehem Health Bureau (Northampton County Residents) 10 E. Church Street Bethlehem 610-865-7087 SACRED HEART HOSPITAL Tobacco Cessation Program The Sigal Center for Family Medicine 450 Chew St. #103 Allentown 610-776-5434 Beverley Bley, LPN, C.M.Ht. Certified Master Hypnotherapist 2020 Downeyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown 610-797-8250 / E-Mail: change@v35.com www.wel.net/4change.htm Hypnosis LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL Tobacco Treatment Program 1243 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Suite 300 Allentown 610-402-2550 For Teens Only CENTER FOR HUMANISTIC CHANGE 2200 Avenue A, Suite 106 Bethlehem 484-821-0316 Alternative to Suspension Program Education program for students who violate the school tobacco use policy. Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) Program Cessation program to help teens through the process of quitting smoking. Note: Alternative to Suspension and N-O-T are American Lung Association programs. Hartzell’s Health and Wellness CenterDivision of Hartzell’s Pharmacy Learn to be Smoke Free 300 American Street Catasauqua 610-264-5471 A comprehensive 6-week group program, offered several times a year. ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL Tobacco Treatment Center Allentown Campus 1901 Hamilton Street Allentown 610-770-8200 Bethlehem Campus 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem 610-954-2301 En Español / English Lehigh Valley Acupuncture Centre David & Ming Ming Molony 101 Bridge Street Catasauqua 610-264-2755 Acupuncture 1/08

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